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Assumption of Risk, Release, and Indemnity Agreement Assumption of Risk: I understand that the Activities1 in which I (or my child) will engage in cooperation with The Back Porch. (TBP) involve inherent and other risks that are very dangerous, and that I (or my child) may sustain serious bodily injury or death, as wel l as property damage. I understand and recognize that the Activities I am engaging in while on The Back Porch. property, which includes without limitation Parcel ID No. 4618-01019-3017/2781 which includes without limitation a barn, a creek, a pond, pastures, and woodlands (the “TBP Property”), are designed and intended to be authentic outdoor experiences and are not controlled or managed in a manner that eliminates risk associated with those experiences. Some of those risks are described on the back side of this Agreement and are incorporated by reference. I acknowledge that such risks and dangers may be caused by my (or my child’s) own actions or inactions, or the actions or inact ions of other participants, the condition of property utilized in the Activities, adverse weather conditions, or negligence of myself (or my child) or of other participants. I acknowledge that some of these risks may be unforeseeable. I acknowledge that the Activities are strenuous and dangerous and require a certain degree of physical condition, ability, maturity, and skill. I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for determining my (or my child’s) suitability to participate in the Activities. I do have (or my child has) the requisite skills, qualifications, physical and mental ability, and training necessary to participate in the Activities properly and safely. I understand that these Activities are not rides or amusement devices with guaranteed or controlled outcomes, but are extreme sports which are not in my or other’s control. I also understand that the water elements (creeks and/or ponds) are not regulated or treated as swimming pools or water rides. I further understand and agree that the TBP shall have no further duty to warn me of or to remedy any natural or manmade risks, dangers, or hazards. I (or my child) share(s) responsibility for my (his/her) safety and will follow instructions, make reasonable decisions, and act responsibly. The TBP cannot ensure my (or my child’s) safety and does not seek to eliminate all of the risks of the activities because they contribute to the authenticity of the experience and are inherent to the very nature of the Activities. I acknowledge that the TBP has no duty to supervise any of the activities of me (or my child) or any other participant. I choose to voluntari ly participate (or allow my child to participate) and observe the Activities despite all risks. I assume all inherent and other risks and accept responsibility for any property damage and loss and for any personal injury, illness, disability, emotional distress, and death that I (or my child) may suffer, whether described in this document or not. WARNING Under North Carolina law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity. In consideration for the TBP providing services/facilities and allowing me (or my child) to participate/observe the Activities, I agree to the following: Waiver and Release: I, (and on behalf of my child) agree to forever release and discharge the TBP from and agree not to sue the TBP for any and all liability or claims I (or my child) may have for any property damage and loss, personal injury, emotional distress, illness, disability, and death, related to my (or my child’s) participation in the Activities or use of any equipment or facilities. This release is for any type of claim, including breach of contract, fraud, or any other type of suit and includes personal injury and property losses alleged to be caused by the negligence of TBP to the fullest extent permitted by law. Indemnity: I agree to defend, indemnify (meaning to pay or reimburse any amount required to be paid, including attorney’s fees) and hold the TBP harmless from all claims, causes of action, suits, judgments, settlements, awards, interest, penalties, expenses, liability, losses, or damages for any property damage, loss or theft, personal injury, disability, death, or other loss brought by or on behalf of me, my child, a family member, my estate, another participant or spectator, or any other person arising from or relating to my (or my child’s) use of the property, facilities, and/or participation in the Activities, including claims that The Back Porch was negligent. Acknowledgment of Policies and Photo Waiver: I acknowledge reading and understanding the TBP’s Rules and Regulations relating to the Activities, facilities of the TBP located on the TBP Property, and equipment and agree to comply with and abide by those Rules & Regulations. The TBP may take and use photographs, video, film, and other images of me (or my child) participating in or observing the Activit ies. I waive any right of privacy, publicity, compensation, copyright, or other rights to those images and I consent to the Center using those images for any purpose. Additional Provisions: I agree that the substantive laws of North Carolina (but not any law that would apply the laws of another state) govern this Agreement and any dispute I have (or my child has) with the TBP and consent to jurisdiction in Catawba County, North Carolina. Any mediation, suit, or proceeding will be entered into only in Catawba County, North Carolina. Any portion of this Agreement deemed unlawful or unenforceable is severable and shall be stricken without effect on the enforceability of the remaining provisions. I have read this Agreement and the information contained throughout the document, I understand its contents, and I sign it voluntarily. I intend by this Agreement to assume all hazards and risks, waive all rights to sue and release all liabilities and claims, and indemnify the TBP for any claims arising from my (or my child’s) participation in the Activities. I understand that this Agreement has no expiration date and remains in effect at all times that I am (or my child is) observing or participating in the Activities and will be binding on me, my family members, heirs, assigns, executors, representatives, and estate. I grant permission to The Back Porch and its agents and employees the irrevocable and unrestricted right to produce photography and or video images taken of me for the purpose of publication, promotion, illustration, advertising, or trade, in any manner or for any medium. I hereby release Bohemain Cattle Company and its legal representation of all claims and liability related to said images and or video.
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